Audi S6 Speaker Size

Front Door Panel Speaker

Rear Door Panel Speaker

Center Dash Speaker

Rear Deck Lid Speaker

Dashboard Speaker

Audi S6 Speaker FAQ

Which speakers should I upgrade first in my Audi S6 for the biggest sound improvement?

Start with the 6.5 inch rear door speakers - they handle most of your full-range audio and run from 1995-2018 across nearly every S6 generation. These coaxial or component speakers typically push 50-75 watts RMS at 4 ohms. The front door 5.25 inch speakers come second priority since they cover 2002-2018 models and handle midrange frequencies around 80Hz-8kHz. Your Audi S6's factory system might seem adequate but aftermarket 6.5s with better cone materials will immediately tighten bass response. Component systems work better than coaxials here because... well, the tweeter separation helps with staging. Check your specific trim level though - some S6 models have premium audio that changes everything.

Can I replace the 1 inch tweeters in my Audi S6 dashboard without affecting the factory amp?

Those 1 inch dashboard tweeters (2007-2018) usually run at 4 ohms and handle 15-25 watts RMS in the 2kHz-20kHz range. Most aftermarket units will work fine with your factory amplification. The center dash tweeters are easier to access than the dashboard-mounted ones. You might notice the sound gets brighter immediately - sometimes too bright. The Audi S6's factory crossover network sends specific frequencies to these tweeters, usually around 3kHz and up. Silk dome tweeters tend to sound smoother than metal ones in this application. Just verify impedance matching because some premium S6 audio systems run different ohm loads.

What's the difference between coaxial and component speakers for my Audi S6 front doors?

Component speakers separate the tweeter from the woofer - better sound staging and frequency response. Your S6's front doors accommodate both types depending on the generation. Coaxials are simpler: one unit handles everything from roughly 60Hz to 20kHz. Components require separate tweeter mounting, usually in that existing 1 inch location. The 5.25 inch front door speakers in 2002-2018 S6 models benefit more from component upgrades because you can position the tweeter for optimal imaging. Power handling typically ranges 75-100 watts RMS for quality aftermarket units. Installation complexity jumps significantly with components though - you're running separate wiring to each driver. The Audi S6's door panels... they're not exactly designed for easy speaker swaps.